Physics textbook covering relative kinematics/dynamics

In summary, the conversation discusses the difficulties of finding a comprehensive textbook for a university course on non-inertial frames of reference in physics. The speaker mentions the lack of chapters on this topic in the course's bibliography and messy handouts. They are looking for a rigorous book that covers relative kinematics and dynamics, preferably one that also covers other topics such as electromagnetism and fluids. The conversation also mentions a few sources that may be helpful, including a lecture notes website and a video on frames of reference. Finally, the speaker mentions a book that may be an overkill for an introductory course, but is still recommended as a good resource.
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My university's professors have a pathological obsession with non inertial frames of reference which apparently has been going on for decades. As a result we work tons of these problems involving kinematics, dynamics and so on.

However, none of the books listed in the bibliography of the course include a chapter on this, and the handouts are as messy as they get (this is the first year this course is taught in English, and the teachers prepared it in a couple of months notice).

So, if I want to pass this course without losing my sanity I really need a book which covers relative kinematics and dynamics rigorously, a rigorous chapter at least. This would be my reference for the whole 8 month + course so it needs to be a decent text overall (if it covers the stuff taught after mechanics like electromagnetism, fluids, thermo... it would make it almost perfect). Everything here is also Calculus heavy.
 
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Even if we could simply point you to a book that covers non-inertial reference frames, it is difficult to recommend you a text that covers an entire 8 month course without having access to the course curriculum.
 
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Do you mean relativistic physics when you say "relative dynamics"? If so then SRT text rarely give a satisfactory treatment of non-inertial frames of reference. An impressive work is

E. Gourgoulhon, Special Relativity in General Frames, Springer 2013

It's of course an overkill for an introductory course ;-).
 

Related to Physics textbook covering relative kinematics/dynamics

1. What is relative kinematics in physics?

Relative kinematics in physics is the study of the motion of objects in relation to each other, rather than in absolute terms. It examines how the positions, velocities, and accelerations of objects change in relation to a chosen reference frame.

2. How is relative kinematics different from absolute kinematics?

Absolute kinematics considers the motion of objects in relation to a fixed, external reference frame, while relative kinematics takes into account the motion of one object in relation to another object or reference frame.

3. What is the difference between relative dynamics and relative kinematics?

Relative dynamics focuses on the forces and energy involved in the motion of objects in relation to each other, while relative kinematics focuses on the positions, velocities, and accelerations of objects in relation to each other.

4. Why is it important to understand relative kinematics and dynamics?

Understanding relative kinematics and dynamics allows scientists to accurately describe and predict the motion and interactions of objects in real-world scenarios. It is essential for fields such as engineering, astronomy, and mechanics.

5. What are some real-life applications of relative kinematics and dynamics?

Some real-life applications of relative kinematics and dynamics include the design of spacecraft and satellites, the analysis of collisions in sports, and the study of celestial mechanics in astronomy. It also plays a crucial role in understanding the motion of vehicles, such as cars and airplanes, and in the development of technologies, such as robotics and computer simulations.

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